Getting to The McLean
Ts'yl-os Park Lodge
Chilko Lake • British Columbia, Canada

Getting to British Columbia is easy and safe.

Arrival Day:
The McLean family will arrange and reserve a spot on their charter plane from Vancouver, BC to Chilko Lake for you. The charter flight is with "North Vancouver Air" and is located in the Esso Avitat Building at 5360. The plane departs around 9:00 a.m. and will arrive before 11:00 am

Chilko Lake Airstrip:
Tsylos Lodge operates its own airstrip at Chilko Lake if you would like to Fly your own plane and land at our 3200' well packed and maintained graveled airstrip (18/36). Intercom122.8. Tie downs and run up pads are available.

Arrival at the Lodge:
Once you arrive on the first day, the hosts will help you get settled, discuss the needed to know information and get you on your way to the river fly fishing. There are comfortable cabins and private rooms at the lodge, each with private baths and hot and cold running water. Guests dine in the lodge for breakfast and dinner each day. The food is served family style and is excellent. There is always a coffee pot on and a warm friendly atmosphere at the McLean’s Lodge.

Departure Day:
You and your group will be departing on a charter flight from the lodge at approximately 11:30 a.m. arriving in Vancouver at approximately 2:00 p.m. It is highly recommended that a connecting flight is not booked before 4:00 p.m. on that day. The main terminal is a short cab or shuttle bus away.

Canada Travel Notes:

ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law. Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card or NEXUS card (see below) satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport, passport card or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship.

All Americans traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter the United States. This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed-loop cruises), including ferry service, on June 1, 2009. Until then, U.S. citizens traveling by sea may present government-issued photo identification and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth certificate or certificate of nationalization). Starting June 1, 2009, all travelers must present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport or a passport card for entry to the United States. While passport cards and enhanced driver’s licenses are sufficient for entry into the United States, they may not be accepted by the particular country you plan to visit; please be sure to check with your cruise line and countries of destination for any foreign entry requirements.

LIQUOR: Canadian Liquor Laws are different than ours here in the States. Beer and wine must be purchased in special stores. These stores usually stay open well into the evening and are open on weekends. However, "spirits" or hard liquor must be purchased at a Government store. These stores do not stay open past 6:00 p.m. and are closed on Sundays. If you like your cocktail at the end of the day, plan on bringing your own from the states. You are able to bring 1.5 liters of wine, 1.14 liters of liquor or 24 x 355 ml cans or bottles (8.5 liters) of beer or ale. The lodge has wine, but no beer or spirits on hand.

WEIGHT ALLOWANCE: Due to safety measures, a maximum weight allowance of 70 pounds per person is very strictly enforced. If your baggage weighs more than the allotted amount, you will be asked to leave some articles behind in Smithers.

INNOCULLATIONS AND HEALTH CONCERNS: There are no formal requirements, or recommendations for immunizations and very little risk of infectious disease in Canada. The risk would be about equivalent to what it would be for a trip to Colorado. You should check with your personal physician if you are concerned. We recommend that anglers be up-to-date on their Tetanus, Hepatitis-A and Hepatitis-B vaccinations.

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